Wounded Warrior Acronyms

The military often uses abbreviations, or acronyms, as shorthand for longer terms. If a service member you care about is recovering from an injury or illness and you’re involved in the recovery process, you are likely to encounter many new acronyms. Here are the meanings of common acronyms you may hear or see, especially in a military medical setting:

Terms related to injuries and treatment

MEDEVAC: Medical Evacuation (often by helicopter)

MTF, MMTF: Military Treatment Facility or Military Medical Treatment Facility, for example:

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